Ultra high frequency (UHF) 900 MHz tags packaged for the textile maintenance industry became available in late 2010. The benefit of UHF is extended reading distances and reading speeds. UHF tag antenna design dictates and elongated design for performance. In addition to reading distance and speed the popularity of UHF in supply chain means that more reading solutions are available. All UHF tags supplied by Positek RFID are tested to assure they are suitable and durable for laundry processes in addition to being EPC compliant.